Need to clear Temp files in XP?

MPCP-Brian
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Here is a list of places you can safely delete temp files:
1. C:\Temp (If it exists)
%User% = All Created Users ***Not including All Users, Default Users,NetworkService,Local Service, or anything similar to QBData, McafeeUser, etc.
2. C:\Documents and Settings\%User%\Applicatio n Data\Temp
3. C:\Documents and Settings\%User%\Applicatio n Data\Temporary Internet Files\
4. C:\Documents and Settings\%User%\Applicatio n Data\Temporary Internet Files\Content.ie5 (For current user, Microsoft hides this folder (Even if showing hidden/system files))
5. C:\Windows\Temp
And the next few only if you are not worried about not being able to uninstall windows/microsoft updates!
C:\Windows\$Hf_Mig$
C:\Windows\$NTService...$
C:\Windows\$NtUninstall... $

Hope this helps!
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Comments (3)

CCleaner does a very great job at this.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download
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I use TFC (Temp File Cleaner) for that purpose. It cleans Java and Windows temp files, as well as Internet Explorer, Opera, Chrome, and Safari caches. It doesn't delete cookie or history files, though.
I am using nice script from Microsoft TechNet called "deleteTempFiles.vbs"

http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Delete-Temp-files-2f2438f1

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